Civics Category Two Review Questions

What is the primary function of laws in a society?

• To govern individual desires

• To provide a set of rules that govern a society or community

• To establish chaos

• To give police officers authority

Who is required to adhere to the laws in the United States?

• Only citizens

• Only non-citizens

• Everyone residing in the United States, regardless of citizenship status

• Only police officers and court officials

At which levels are laws established in the United States?

• National and state levels only

• Local level only

• National, state, and local levels

• International level

What happens when a person breaks the law?

• They are ignored

• They receive a reward

• They face penalties or punishments

• They are promoted

What determines the length of a sentence after a conviction?

• The judge's personal opinion

• The severity of the crime committed

• A predetermined fixed duration for all crimes

• Public opinion

What is one of the obligations of citizenship?

• Volunteering for community service

• Paying taxes

• Participating in local elections

• Serving in the military

What are taxes used to pay for?

• Entertainment and leisure activities

• Government salaries only

• Services such as roads, schools, and police

• Private sector investments

Who collects taxes?

• National and international governments

• State and private organizations

• National, state, and local government

• Charities and non-profit organizations

What can happen if you fail to pay your taxes?

• You can receive a reward

• You may have to pay fines or face prison time

• You will be promoted in your job

• You will receive a tax refund

By what document is the right to a trial by jury guaranteed in the United States?

• Declaration of Independence

• United States Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta